
You know that practice makes perfect – so what happens when you don’t practice for an extended period of time? Many students view summer vacation as a time to completely…
You know that practice makes perfect – so what happens when you don’t practice for an extended period of time? Many students view summer vacation as a time to completely…
Is Your Child Struggling With Homework? Here’s How You Can Help Your child comes home from school, empties his or her backpack on the table, and groans. Immediately, there’s frustration,…
How to Keep Your Child Motivated, Focused and on Track in School Part of being a parent is your absolute belief in your child’s unlimited potential to learn, do well…
Dyslexia is a common learning disability – in fact, in 2004, the Society for Neuroscience estimated that as many as 43.5 million Americans may be dyslexic. Despite its prevalence, there…
You’ve probably heard the term “learning styles,” but have you really thought about what it means for your child? Is it something fixed in us innately, or is it something…
Being the daughter of a pilot, I have flown many times on all types and sizes of airplanes. It’s amazing how the airline industry has kept up with technology and…
There’s an article that’s been trending from BuzzFeed, How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation, that caught my attention. It struck a chord with me and everyone I shared it with….
Parenting in the Digital World Developing Minds and the Impact of Screen Time Azmaira H. Maker, Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist Founder and Director: Aspiring Families, Center for Mental Health and…
Have you ever heard your child insist, “I’m bad at reading,” “I’m just not good at spelling,” or “I’ll never be able to be good at math?” When I was…
While most of my blogs are addressed towards parents, I’m writing this blog for students, in particular, those entering high school this year. It’s what I wish someone had told…